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[FEATURE REQUEST]Add Customizable Key Remapping to the Editor via a Config File

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#2,478 opened on Oct 4, 2024

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As the key rebind feature in the Editor now is very limited, whenever I'm using the editor, I often want to move the camera while holding down the middle mouse or right mouse button, but I frequently end up panning away from my orthographic view instead. This leads to frustration as I accidentally pan the camera when I don’t intend to, slowing down my workflow.

I'd like the ability to rebind any key or map any buttons in the editor using a centralized configuration file (e.g., JSON) to store these settings, allowing users to adjust them even outside the editor.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
frontenddeveloper experiencetooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
C# knowledgeFamiliarity with Stride's editorUnderstanding of input handling
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Start by exploring the existing input system in the Stride editor, likely in the 'Stride.Editor' or 'Stride.Input' namespaces. Identify where key bindings are currently hardcoded or limited. Propose a JSON schema for a config file (e.g., 'keymap.json') that maps actions to keys. Then implement loading and applying the config at editor startup. Ensure backwards compatibility and consider edge cases like conflicting bindings. Test with a sample config.
[FEATURE REQUEST]Add Customizable Key Remapping to the Editor via a Config File · stride3d/stride#2478 | Good First Issue